Saudi man arrested for lighting fire in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve
Saudi environmental security forces detained a man for illegally lighting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve.
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AIThe Special Forces for Environmental Security have arrested a Saudi citizen for violating environmental regulations by lighting a fire outside designated areas in Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve, in breach of guidelines for protecting vegetation. Legal measures have been taken against him.
The forces stated that lighting fires outside designated zones in forests and national parks carries a fine of up to 3,000 riyals (SAR). They urged the public to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 and 996 in other regions. All reports will be handled confidentially, with no liability on the informant.